{"product_id":"coptic-figural-band-fragment-circa-650-750-ad-copy","title":"Coptic Geometric Roundel Circa 525–550 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional Coptic tapestry roundel, or orbiculus, from Egypt, dated to around 525–550 AD in the Byzantine period. It was designed to be applied directly to a linen tunic as an ornate patch at the shoulder or knee. The tapestry is worked with hand-spun, dyed wool weft on a natural linen warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark brown and unbleached threads form an intricate, interlocking geometric maze around a prominent central square, framed by continuous swirling wave motifs. A striking, spiky border, like a sunburst or stylised petals, follows the edge of the roundel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment shows the precision of 6th-century Coptic tapestry weaving and has survived for more than a millennium in Egypt’s dry desert climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roundel measures approximately 10.75 cm diameter and is mounted onto homespun and woven linen fabric of a later period measuring 17 cm square.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57525460926844,"sku":"ANT-T-002","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/IMG_9027.jpg?v=1790855906","url":"https:\/\/www.penelopetextiles.com\/products\/coptic-figural-band-fragment-circa-650-750-ad-copy","provider":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}